The Hero Shooter Marvel Rivals Unabashedly Unveils its New Lady Loki Costume
You might label Marvel Rivals as an imitation of Overwatch, developer NetEase earns credit for discovering innovative ways to appeal to its unabashedly thirsty fanbase. Enter Lady Loki, a completely new costume for the current Strategist hero Loki, offering players a faithful to the comics version of the Norse deity.
A Reskin of Loki, Not Hela
Contrary to earlier fan speculation, the highly anticipated Lady Loki costume is definitely not a skin for Hela. Instead, it is a complete visual overhaul of Loki the character, featuring new voice lines. Based on the reveal trailer, Lady Loki retains the full suite of Loki's core powers: Mystical Missile, Deception, and his clone ability. The only change is her striking new look, tailored to appeal to an segment of fans more than ready to spend their Lattice.
A Look and Sound in Action
Below is a glimpse at Lady Loki on the battlefield, accompanied by a sample of her VO, courtesy of voice actor Abby Trott. Notably Trott is also the voice behind Magik in Marvel Rivals.
The character's lines and visual flair add a new energy to the well-known playstyle.
A Gateway to Future Skins
Now that NetEase has opened the door with this gender-swapped skin for Loki, the Marvel Rivals community is already considering similar swaps. Fan suggestions now range from:
- The character Gwenpool as the forthcoming Deadpool.
- Thor's alter ego Jane Foster as the God of Thunder.
- Gwen Stacy as Spider-Woman.
One pressing query remains: Will NetEase have the guts to deliver less mainstream alternate versions, such as former hero Sharon Ventura as She-Thing? That likely hinge on player requests!
When to Get the Skin
The Lady Loki skin will be obtainable in Marvel Rivals from January 1, 2026, at 6 p.m. PST until January 29, 2026, at 6 p.m. PST.
